Senior Parent Meeting

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Welcome & Introductions● William Weaver, Principal● Cecelia Banks, 12th Grade AP● Brandy Peters, Senior Counselor● Amy Cox, Career Development Coordinator● Katie Medlin, Yearbook Sponsor/Pictures● Heather Ribar, Testing Coordinator● Gladys Pineda, Advisor

Pictures and YearbookKatie Medlin

Email: cathrynmedlin@johnston.k12.nc.us

Pictures: Underclassmen pictures Friday, September 13th

Make up: November 15thFormals, Cap and Gown, all day-sign ups with Mrs. Medlin Group Picture: May 8th 2020

Graduation Pictures: Friday, May 29th

Senior Advertisement

Buy a Senior Ad & get your yearbook for $55.00

If you are not interested in buying a Senior Ad, yearbooks are on sale for $55.00 tonight

(thru September 20th, after that price is $70)

YearbookSenior Ads Due December 2nd

Full Page VS Half Page

Senior Ads Due December 2nd

Yearbook Personalization

Career Exploration ● Amy Cox, Career Development Coordinator● School to Career help● Career Readiness Certification (WorkKeys)● Internships with local companies and towns● Resume/Interview/Job Skills Development

Email: amycox@johnston.k12.nc.usWho takes WorkKeys?

CTE Concentrators scheduled to graduate before May 29, 2020 & have taken the following CTE courses:★ 4 courses (minimum) in a career cluster★ one of which is a second level course★ 3 out of 4 courses must be foundational

What is WorkKeys?

WorkKeys assessments measure “real world” skills critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation – skilled or professional – at any level of education, and in any industry.

The goal is for all students to be Employed, Enrolled, or Enlisted by graduation! Stop by the Career Center in Room 1403.

Gladys Pineda-Post Secondary Advisor

Works with and along side Counselors and CDC to assist, support and help prepare students and parents with the transition to “the real world”

JROTC and ASVABArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

Covers basic knowledge such as math and verbal skills, writing skills, and vocabulary.

Required test for entrance into the military.• No cost to student• No obligation to join• Prep and Interpretation at SJHS• Job skills

ASVAB is offered on the following dates from

8:00am until 11:00am 01 NOV 2019, 07 FEB 2020, 01 MAY 2020

See Lt Col Brewington or CMSgt Pigford for details

Senior TripSenior Trip Interest

http://bit.ly/srtripinterest

• Price will vary depending on the location ($150)

• When: TBD

Disney Trip for SeniorsSenior Grad Bash - DISNEY Style

Potential Dates: 4 days between March 13-22Cost: $1500-$2000 per student

Cost to include: Flight, 2 meals/2 snacks for each day at Disney, 3 days at Disney with park hopper passes, stay on Disney property

FIRST interest meeting: next Friday (9/8) POWER A Room 2307 - Mrs. Cole

**Need at least 12 Seniors to commit and pay down payment by deadline in order to have the trip**

**Details and Deadlines to be determined based on interest, flights, and time that we book**

Senior Web Pages & Communication

Senior Google ClassroomClass Code: yrs415

Senior Events

College Application MonthSenior Gala Senior Trip

Senior PicnicSenior Breakfast

Graduation

Donations can be sent at anytime to the attention of Brandy Peters. Checks should be made out to SOUTH JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL with the memo: Senior Celebrations

Senior Expenses Formal Portraits (yearbook): Sitting fee is $20; portrait packages vary

Graduation Cap and Gown: Deposit due in November is $80. The unit will be $88.00 (with taxes and shipping and handling). Graduates MUST have a cap and gown unit to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Cap and Gown Pictures: (packages vary in price)

Graduation Diploma Portraits (receiving your diploma at graduation): $20-$30

Graduation DVD: $25

Graduation Class Portrait: $12-$20

Yearbook: $65 Senior Page in yearbook: $200-$300---due to Katie Medlin December 1st

Senior Trip to a Park: $150

Diploma Cover Fee and Shirt: $20*Prices are approximate

Graduation Regalia

Price:Cap and

Gown unit:

$88 (total with S&H and

taxes

Attendance PolicyPolicy Code: 4110 AttendanceRegular school attendance is required for every student by State law and the Board of Education.

All students must be present for a minimum of 91% of all class meetings to receive credit for a course during any grading period. That is, if absences from class exceed four per nine weeks, eight per semester or sixteen per year, the maximum grade a student may receive for the grading period is F or 59, regardless of the reasons for the absences. In order to be considered in attendance, a student (except for hospital/nomebound) must be present in school or at a place other than school with the approval of the appropriate school official for the purpose of attending an authorized school activity, such as a field trip, student council meeting, athletic contest, etc.

WaiverAt the discretion of the principal, the 91% requirement may be waived.

FOUR per nine weeks, EIGHT per semester

Graduation RequirementsStudents in Johnston County shall meet the following exit standards for graduation from high

school: 1. Complete EOC assessments for English II, Biology, NC Math I and Math III. 2. Successfully complete 28 units of high school credit

● 4 English (I, II, III, IV)

● 4 Math (NC Math 1, 2, 3 and 4th Math Option)

● 3 Credits: Earth, Biology, and a Physical Science

● 4 Credits: World History, Civics and Economics, American History I & II

● 1 H & PE● 6 Specific Electives (Dependent on students career path/future plans)

● 5 Electives● CPR Instruction

28 Credits to graduate

Senior AthletesMust be taking 3 classes in the FALL semester to be eligible to play

Plan to play in college: (Division I and II), register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

To be eligible for high school athletic participation, a student must have met promotion standards set forth by the Board of Education, passed a minimum three courses for schools on the block format, and must meet the

attendance guidelines set forth by Johnston County Public Schools. Teacher assistance, office assistance, library assistance, or laboratory assistance cannot count as one of the courses passed for eligibility. Participation in interscholastic athletics is open to any student in Johnston County who is properly enrolled in the system and

meets the requirements as mandated by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.

GraduationEarly Graduation Ceremony: December 19th 6:30PM

EOY Graduation: May 29th

Seniors will participate in only one ceremony; must practice to walk in FORMAL ceremony

Graduation Practice: Directly after “breakfast/lunch” on May 29th

Graduation: May 29th in the Old Gym

Tickets5 Special Admission (Gym), 3 General Admission (Cafe/Auditorium)

Diploma Orders

http://bit.ly/sjdiploma

DUE October 1st

Senior Year Calendar & Events

BE PROACTIVE! GET ORGANIZED!Watch Deadlines!!!

2019/2020 Senior Calendar & Testing

Calendar

Senior MeetingsThese meetings will begin in September.

http://bit.ly/SrAppointment

Topics Covered:• Graduation Requirements• College and Scholarship/Financial Aid• Latin Honors Criteria• Transcripts• Future Plans

Latin Honor SystemGPA Range Recognition

Summa Cum Laude4.250 or greater

Magna Cum Laude4.000-4.249

Cum Laude3.750-3.999

College Selection & Admissions

4 year College/UniversityPublic or Private

Early Decision (Binding)

Early Action (Not Binding)

Regular Admissions

Rolling Admissions

Community College

58 Community College in NC

Open Door Policy

NUMEROUS program offerings

SAT and ACT are not required

Gives students a time to transition and improve academic skills

Numerous CCs have articulation agreements with area universities

What to do first

1) Update CFNC Accounts a) PLAN APPLY PAY

2) Research Colleges/Universities

3) Residency Determinationa) CFNC links directly tob) Parent and child do together

4) FAFSAa) Opens 10/1b) Parent and child do togetherc) 2018 Tax informationd) FSA ID

Testing Senior Year•SAT•ACT•WorkKeys•AP Testing•Fee Waivers

SJ’s Testing Coordinator:Heather Ribar

TranscriptsApplying to a NC College?

• Request through CFNC (www.cfnc.org)• No fee and unlimited requests can be made• Final Transcripts will be automatically sent

Applying Out of State?• Request via email (brandypeters@johnston.k12.nc.us) with

subject: Out of State Transcript Request

For Scholarships or other reasons, please email Mrs. Peters, allowing at least 48 hours to process.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

•Websites•SJHS’s•Others (beware of scams)

•FAFSA--2018 Tax Information•FREE Application for Federal Student Aid•OPEN OCTOBER 1st•FAFSA Day (CFNC.org/FAFSAday for more information and to register)

•SJHS FAFSA/RDN EVENT: October 8th

• SECU - November - Free of Charge - Must make appt

Scholarships & Financial Aid

•Start your own searches and be proactive!

•Many scholarships are open and you can apply now!

•Local and Benton Scholarship applications available in January

•WATCH DEADLINES!!!www.fastweb.com

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Thank you for attending tonight!!

MAY will be here before you know it!!!